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World Boxing extends Ajay Singh-led BFI Interim Committee's term till August 31
New Delhi, July 7: Acknowledging the structured effort undertaken by the Interim Committee to restore transparency and stability in the functioning of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), World Boxing has extended the term of the Committee headed by Ajay Singh till August 31, 2025.
Dominant Sakshi opens India's gold medal account at World Boxing Cup
Astana, July 6: Two-time youth world champion Sakshi bagged India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup – Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with a dominant performance in women's 54kg final here on Sunday.
Dominant Sakshi opens India's gold medal account at World Boxing Cup in Astana
Astana, July 6: Two-time youth world champion Sakshi bagged India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup - Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with a dominant performance in the women's 54kg final here on Sunday.
World Boxing Cup: Meenakshi, Sakshi, Pooja Rani, Hitesh and Jugnoo in final
Astana: , July 5 (IANS) Meenakshi (women’s 48kg), Sakshi (women’s 54kg), Pooja Rani (women’s 80kg), Hitesh Gulia (men’s 70kg) and Jugnoo (men’s 85kg) registered convincing victories to reach the finals of their respective weight categories in the World Boxing Cup 2025 here on Saturday. This means India’s boxing contingent at the World Boxing Cup – Astana will be vying for six gold medals on the final day on Sunday.
Meenakshi, Pooja, Hitesh lead charge as eight Indians set to fight for gold at World Boxing Cup
Astana, July 5: India's boxing contingent at the World Boxing Cup, Kazakhstan 2025, will be vying for at least eight gold medals on the final day on Sunday after four women and three men followed Nupur (80+kg) in reaching the finals of their respective weight categories on Saturday.
World Boxing Cup: Minakshi and Pooja Rani secure medals for India in Astana
Astana, July 2: India's boxing contingent continued its impressive run at the World Boxing Cup – Astana 2025, with Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) delivering assured performances to guarantee the country two medals on Day 3 of the competition.
World Boxing Cup: Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar advance as India maintain momentum
Astana, July 1: India's strong start at the World Boxing Cup-Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 gained further ground with Sakshi, Lakshya Chahar, and Jaismine advancing to the quarterfinals on Tuesday following their preliminary victories at the Beeline Arena in Astana.
Six Indian boxers enter finals at Seychelles National Day Boxing Tournament
Mahe, June 22: Six Indian boxers will compete for gold at the Seychelles National Day Boxing Tournament 2025 on Sunday, following a series of strong semifinal performances at the Paradise Arena in Mahe.
India's future boxing stars to face off at 6th Junior (U-17) Nationals
Rohtak, June 19: Around 640 up-and-coming pugilists from across the country, including 350 boys and 290 girls, will face off in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, Haryana, from Thursday.
640 pugilists gear up for Junior (U-17) Boys & Girls Nationals in Rohtak
Rohtak, June 19: Around 640 up-and-coming pugilists from across the country, including 350 boys and 290 girls, will face off in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Academy from June 19-26.
Thailand Open 2025: Deepak, Naman Tanwar clinch Gold as India return with eight medals
Bangkok, June 1: Deepak and Naman Tanwar spearheaded India’s campaign at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, securing two golds as part of an impressive eight-medal haul. Competing against tough international opponents, and despite limited exposure or experience, the Indian boxers delivered a standout week of performances.
Thailand Open Boxing: Kiran, Deepak advance into finals
Bangkok, May 30: Indian boxers Kiran and Deepak advanced to the finals of the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament with convincing, unanimous victories in their respective semifinal bouts on Friday.
Thailand Open Boxing: Sanju dominates Japan's Kokufu to reach 60kg quarters
New Delhi, May 24: National Games bronze medallist Sanju M.S. banked on her aggressive boxing style to decimate her Japanese opponent to reach the quarterfinals of the women's 60kg weight category of the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing 2025 in Bangkok on Saturday.
India's Faizan Anwar beats Ghana's Kpakpo in main event
Bengaluru, May 19: India's undefeated pro-boxer Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in the 10-round Welterweight international professional boxing clash in the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3 at the Sunburn Union here.
Asian U-15, U-17 Boxing C'ships: India placed second with 15 gold medals
Amman, May 1: India concluded its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships under the newly formed Asian Boxing body with a total of 15 gold, 6 silver, and 22 bronze medals, finishing second in the overall medal standings.
India tops Asian U-15 Boxing C'ships medal tally with 11 golds
Amman, April 30: India topped the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships medal tally with 25 medals, 11 golds, powered by a stellar showing in the girls’ category. The young Indian women secured 10 golds and four bronze medals across the 15 weight appearances, winning every title bout they contested in the finals.
Youth National Boxing Championships 2025: SSCB, Haryana clinch team gold in men's, women's category
Greater Noida, April 28: Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana dominated the ring in the seventh Youth Men and Women National Boxing Championships 2025. SSCB won the team gold in the men's category while Haryana took the crown in the women's category.
7 Indians enter finals on Day 9 of Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 28: Six women were among the seven Indian pugilists who booked their place in the U-17 finals as India continued its strong showing on Day 9 at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships.
Women pugilists shine as 14 Indians reach finals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 27: Nine of the 12 Women’s U-15 boxers competing in the semifinals won their respective bouts to progress ahead, as 14 Indians were guaranteed a finals spot at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships after the eighth day of competitions.
India guaranteed 43 medals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 26: Team India has confirmed 43 medals at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships, organised by the newly recognised Asian Boxing body under World Boxing, with four more pugilists punching their way into the semifinals on Day 7.
Asian U-15, U-17 Boxing C'ships: Khushi, Tikam power into semis
Amman, April 25: Khushi Chand and Tikam Singh led India's charge on Day 6 of the Asian U-17 Boxing Championships, with seven more pugilists sealing a final four spot in their respective weight categories.
Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships: Khushi, Tikam enter SFs as 7 Indians win on day-6
Amman, April 25: Khushi Chand and Tikam Singh led India's charge on day six of the Asian U-17 Boxing Championships, with seven more pugilists sealing a final four spot in their respective weight categories.
Five more Indians progress to semis at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships on Day 5
Amman, April 24: Five Indians, including three boys and two girls, advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with dominant performances on Day 5.
India continue winning streak at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 21: Indian boxers continued their strong run at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, with three commanding wins on Day 2. School Games Federation of India (SGFI) 2024 gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg) dominated Ali Almesmari of UAE, sealing the bout with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
India's Hardik Dahiya, Rudraksh Singh register wins in Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on Day 1. In the U-15 boys' category, Hardik Dahiya (43kg) outclassed Kyrgyzstan's Kubanychbek Bolushov with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision. Rudraksh Singh (46kg) followed up with another clean sweep, defeating Mongolia's Ibrakhim Maral 5-0. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
India off to winning start at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on opening day as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) started off with commanding wins in the preliminary round.
India sends strong contingent to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India has fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad--30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists--for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan, from April 17 to May 1. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing, as per the release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
India send 56-strong team to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India have fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad - 30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists - for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
Boxing Interim Committee holds first meeting, fast-tracks key decisions to get Indian Boxing back on track
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday. The committee took significant decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India's medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions, according to a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
BFI interim committee holds first meet, takes key decisions to rejuvenate domestic circuit
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday and took significant decisions to revitalise the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international competitions.
India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.
India finish World Boxing Cup campaign with 6 medals
Foz Do Iguacu (Brazil), April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu.
World Boxing Cup: Clinical Abhinash Jamwal storms into 65kg final
New Delhi, April 5: Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near-perfect performance against Italy's Gianluigi Malanga to storm into the 65kg final of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Friday.
World Boxing Cup: Tactically brilliant Hitesh becomes first Indian to reach final
New Delhi, April 4: National champion Hitesh displayed exceptional tactical awareness to pack off France’s Makan Traore 5:0 in the 70kg bout to become the first Indian boxer to reach the final in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Manish Rathore, Hitesh, Abhinash Jamwal cruise into semifinals with dominant wins
Foz do Iguacu, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup: Manish, Hitesh and Abhinash sail into SF with dominant wins
New Delhi, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Wednesday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.
World Boxing Cup: Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira
New Delhi, March 31: Indian men’s contingent will be eyeing for medal-winning performances at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semifinals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Sachin, Vishal through to semis, Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira of Brazil
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The Indian men's contingent at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 will be eying for medal-winning performances after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semi-finals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
Young Indian pugilists to represent country in World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The ten-member Indian squad will be competing at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 in the city of Foz do Iguacu, Brazil starting from Monday.